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LENTEN RESOURCES
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You are invited to download Lenten meditation and reflection resources offered by
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The Episcopal Church Wants Your Feedback!
Our church wants YOUR feedback: The Task Force for Reimagining the Episcopal Church (TREC) is looking at the structure of our church and how we do our life and policies together. Please publish reimaginetec.org in your diocese and in your churches. There is a place on the home page for feedback about your thoughts on the church.
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Welcome to E-NEWS, the Diocese of Milwaukee's weekly electronic newsletter. If you are not already a subscriber or wish to add or change e-mail addresses, please click on the "Join Our Mailing List" icon. We invite you to send articles, photos, and news to info@diomil.org so that we may include them in the E-NEWS.
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 Holy Living: A Diocesan Lenten Study
by The Rev. Carla McCook, Bishop's Assistant for Christian Formation
As Bishop Miller wrote in his Lenten Meditation, the season of Lent is a time for the faithful to take on a spiritual discipline rather than a season of giving something up. In our new Holy Living video series we invite folks to go deeper in spiritual disciplines. Each Sunday we'll post a new video introducing a new spiritual discipline, and invite you to put them into practice and try them out for the following week. Some of these practices may be new to you, while others may be long-practiced disciplines. Below each video, you'll see a link to the In-Formation blog, where you can participate by asking questions or commenting and encouraging others during this season of Holy Living. Tell us if you try these spiritual practices, and let us know how they enrich your Lenten journey! We hope that this Lenten study will support each of us as we practice Holy Living, to grow deeper in our relationship with our Lord.
The Holy Living Schedule begins with the March 5 video presentation by The Very Rev. Kevin Carroll, Dean of the Cathedral Church of All Saints l, Milwaukee, WI on "Invitation to Holy Lent". Click here to access the video and see the full schedule.
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Lecture on Christian Icons in the 21st Century
 All are welcome at the lecture, "Christin Icons in the 21st Century: Ancient Art in the Post-Modern Era" at UW-Milwaukee on March 11, 2014. The lecture, presented by David Giffey, iconographer with 40 years international experience, will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Alumni Fireside Lounge, UWM Student Union. Light refreshments will be provided. The lecture is sponsored by Orthodox Christian Fellowship at UW-Milwaukee www.facebook.com/OCFUWM .
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Julian Gathering in Madison on April 9th
Wednesday, April 9
7:15 - 9:00 PM
St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church
6205 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53705
The Madison-Area Julian Gathering will begin meeting again after our winter break. Please come, and bring Spring with you! For information, call or email Susan Fiore, ObJN at (608) 845-2413 or slfiore@icloud.com .
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Bishop Miller reminds parishes that the First Sunday in Lent is Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday!!
Bishop Miller reminds both parishes and individuals that the First Sunday in Lent is ERD Sunday in the Diocese of Milwaukee!
In 2009 at the 162nd Annual Convention, the Diocese of Milwaukee adopted a resolution dedicating the first Sunday in Lent as Episcopal Relief and Development Sunday and calling for congregations and individuals to be encouraged to support Episcopal Relief and Development's life-saving work through prayer and a special offering that will help heal a hurting world. To help you celebrate Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday resources and guides for Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday are available atwww.episcopalrelief.org/sunday . Please contact engagement@episcopalrelief.org or call 1.855.312.HEAL (4325) with any questions.
Episcopal Relief & Development's Lenten Meditations booklets are now available in English and Spanish. Printed booklets should be ordered by February 15 for delivery by Ash Wednesday, March 5, and can be ordered from Episcopal Marketplace online or by calling 1.866.937.2772. PDF booklets and other Lenten resources are posted on Episcopal Relief & Development's website at www.episcopalrelief.org/lent, and individuals wishing to receive daily email devotionals can sign up online at www.episcopalrelief.org/lent.
If you would like a presentation at your parish contact Melanie Stewart at drmel@wi.rr.com or 414-405-3719. She is also able to bring Lenten Meditations booklets to avoid shipping costs. Anyone wanting Episcopal Relief & Development updates can send an email to Melanie.
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EVENTS AROUND THE DIOCESE . . .
Taize Service March 23
The next Taize prayer service will be held at St. Matthias Episcopal Church in Waukesha on Sunday, March 23 at 7pm. The musicians of St. Matthias Episcopal, St. Joesph's Roman Catholic and other churches will combine to lead this service.St. Matthias Episcopal Church is located at 100 East Main in Waukesha. The corner of Main and East Ave.Interested choir members or musicians who wish to assist in the musical leadership should be to the church by 6:00 p.m. for the musician rehearsal. A light reception is planned after the service.
Taiz� is an international, ecumenical movement of prayer. Taiz� services are contemplative in nature and consist of music, readings, and periods of silence. See http://stmatthiasonline.org/taize.php for more information.The intention is to still the soul in order to invite the presence of God into our lives to bring peace and unity.Please help spread the word about this event. Questions, please contact Craig Bodoh, Director of Music, St. Matthias Episcopal Church, Waukesha at 414-460-3253 or timeman@earthlink.net
Resources for promoting Ecumenical Taize are available:
Taize Poster Taize Bulletin Insert
 Choral Evensong for Lent II: March 16
At All Saints' Cathedral, 818 East Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202
In honor of Lent, a time of contemplation and repentance in the Christian faith, the Cathedral Choir the Cathedral Choir will join with the Nashotah House Seminary Chapel Choir to perform an Evensong for Lent II on Sunday, March 16. An organ prelude will begin at 3:30 p.m. followed by the service at 4:00 p.m. A reception will follow in the Library. This service is free and open to the public. Please invite your friends, neighbors and coworkers.
Cathedral Institute: Lenten Series
At All Saints' Cathedral, 818 East Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202 Thursdays in Lent
: When we pray the Lord's Prayer, we say, "Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us." But how do we do that? Join Cathedral Institute every Thursday in Lent (March 13, 20, & 27, April 3 & 10) to participate in this year's Lenten series, which will focus on the concepts of love, forgiveness, justice, and reconciliation. Each evening begins with Evening Prayer at 5:00 p.m., followed by Eucharist at 5:30 p.m. and a Simple Supper at 6:00 p.m. The program begins at 6:45 p.m. Please sign up to bring dinner items at coffee hours each week.
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The group from Diocese of Milwaukee arrives at parish in Diocese of Newala 2013
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Companion Diocese Presentation at
St. Aidan's, Hartford
The Women of St. Aidan's Episcopal Church invite you to Global Companions: Faith and Friendship from Tanzania to Wisconsin, presented by The Reverend Miranda Hassett on March 18, 2014, 7 pm at St. Aidan's Episcopal Church at 670 E. Monroe Avenue, Hartford , WI 53027. Pastor Hassett is the rector of St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church in Madison , Wisconsin and has recently traveled to the diocese of Newala in Tanzania . She will share her experiences and impressions of her encounter with a culture very different from our own, but which share many of our Christian values.For directions or questions, call Micki Hoffmann - 262-673-2903.
 Art as Prayer
A Visual Message from God
March 12th - March 16th, 2014
Christ Episcopal Church
503 E. Walworth Ave., Delavan
Calling Artists: You are invited to share a spiritual art piece (one or more), any medium, that symbolizes an aspect of prayer or that can be used as a short meditation. Calling Seekers & Art Lovers: Come, experience a unique way of looking at prayer and your faith through various forms of art and meditation stations by area artists. Come at any of the viewing times, take 30 - 60 minutes or more to refresh your soul with these art meditations. All are welcome! Some of the artists will be available at various times to talk with as well. Art Meditations will be open for viewing to the public from March 12 - 16. Click for more info
 Prepare Now for the OCTOBER 5th Marathon!
The Episcopal Church Runs with You!
Distance running is an experience unlike any other: challenging, exhilarating, inspiring, and unforgettable. For many people who identify as runners, running is an act of prayer as well as a means of exercise. Running keeps us centered and connects us to the One who created us and called us good, and we want to connect with others who feel the same way.
To that end, you are invited to join other runners from the Diocese of Milwaukee in running the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon on Sunday, October 5, 2014. We will gather as a group for a prayer and a photo before the run (details TBD).
Even if you are not an experienced runner, but have wanted to make a commitment to health and wellness, consider this a prompting of the Spirit! Read more . . .find out how to participate!
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God willing
and the people of God consenting
The Right Reverend Steven Andrew Miller
Bishop of Milwaukee
will ordain
Jana Troutman-Miller
to the Sacred Order of Deacons
in Christ's One, Holy, Catholic
and Apostolic Church
Saturday, March 15, 2014
at two o'clock in the afternoon
The Cathedral Church of All Saints
818 East Juneau Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Your prayers and presence are requested
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Celebration of the Feast Day of Blessed James DeKoven
Tuesday, March 18th, 2014
Noon Eucharist
The Right Rev. Steven Miller,
Celebrant
In St. Mary's Chapel, Taylor Hall
Festive Reception to Follow
All are Welcome! No RSVP required
The DeKoven Center 600 - 21st Street, Racine, WI 53403
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 DeKoven Center Silent Retreat 2014
The DeKoven Center will present its Annual Lenten Silent Retreat for 2014 on Tuesday, March 11-Thursday, March 13. DeKoven's Second Tuesday Meditation takes place Tuesday, March 11at 10:00 am. Retreat presenters: The Rev. Travis DuPriest and The Rev. Matthew Buterbaugh, Rector of St. Matthew's, Kenosha.
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The Ridiculously Awesome 2014 Spring Acolyte Festival!
 Saturday, April 5, 2014, 10am - 4pm, Grace Church, 116 W Washington Ave, Madison, WI (check in begins at 9:30am)
Q: "Who is invited?" A: Do they acolyte at your church? Would they like to? This is for them! The day includes sessions for Children, Youth and Adults.
Registration cost ($17 before March 1; $25 after March 1) includes a t-shirt, lunch, and a photo -op with Bucky Badger! Scholarships available. Registration OPENS JANUARY 15, 2014.
Featuring Invited Speakers: Rev. Tom Warren, Diocese of North Carolina, Rev. Dr. Jonathan Grieser, Diocese of Milwaukee, Guest Musician Mr. Bryce Boddie, Diocese of West Texas, and Madison's own, Bucky Badger! REGISTER on-line now!
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 Praying Our Way Through STRESS!
A Women's Retreat
Drawing Wisdom from the Lord's Life and Prayer
Led by Author June G. Paul
Date: March 22, 2014
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Holy Wisdom Monastery
(4200 County Highway M, Middleton, WI 53562
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June Paul
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Cost $45 (includes lunch)
Join us for a one day retreat. We will study and pray together as women, discovering how we pray through stress. How our Lord, Jesus and the way that he prayed and taught us to pray can be an example every day for us. Space is limited so register early.
Hosted by St. Mary's, Dousman and the
Diocesan Office of Christian Formation
Please mail check to Rev. Carla McCook, 804 E. Juneau Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202 by March 15th.
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Camp Webb 2014 - June 22-27
Registration is still open; but spaces are filling in FAST!
As of today, 3/3/14 - we have only 4 spaces open for boys!
We are full in the girls' registration is closed.
Campers must be age 8 and entering the 3rd grade in fall of 2014. Registration is $400 and after April 30th - $450.
Register online HERE.
We are also accepting STAFF Applications NOW!! Staff applicants need to be high school graduates or older. Be available June 15-June 27. Staff are a paid position. Applications are online HERE for new and returning staff. Application Deadline - April 15th!! We are also excepting Counselor in Training Applications for seniors in high school. They must be available to be at camp June 15-June 27.
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 Music Minister (part-time) St. James Episcopal Church is seeking a motivated leader to shape our music program. This is a part-time position (10-15 hours per week). The minister will lead the music celebration during our 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service. There is an opportunity to develop the program with new ideas! We desire someone who can encourage the different musical gifts our congregation offers, and help us with vocal leadership. CLICK for full job description. Skills desired include: - Proficiency in piano and/or organ
- Adaptability to different musical genres
- Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, Episcopal liturgy and its nuances
- Knowledge of contemporary and traditional liturgical music
To be considered for this rewarding opportunity send resume with names of your five favorite liturgical music selections (including composer names) to Pastor Drew Bunting (drewbunting@stjamesmilwaukee.org). __________________________________________ Youth Director Sought for Trinity, Janesville 
Youth Director sought for 15 hours a week to work with middle and high school students in developing a youth ministry. Experience working with teens in a church setting with the goal of spiritual transformation is required. Participation with youth in worship and small groups is expected. Send resume and biography to mail@trinityjanesvlle.org. For further information
call Fr. Bob Lebron at (608) 754-3402.
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Resident Manager
River Haven Homeless Shelter, located in Portage on the St John the Baptist Episcopal church campus, is currently looking to fill a live-in volunteer vacancy at the Men's Shelter. Free room and board is provided. Duties include, but are not limited to: ensuring residents are out of the shelter by 8 a.m., ensuring residents are back at the shelter by curfew, ensuring residents are following the shelter rules, checking residents for drug/alcohol use upon return to the shelter at night, supporting residents with community resources, as well as assisting the Woman/Family Shelter Case Manager administer the Portage-Area Community Assistance Program. This position is occasionally asked to provide these same services to the Woman/Family Shelter on a limited, as needed basis. Further information can be obtained by calling the shelter directly at 608-742-7687. (ask for case manager Stacey)
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 Commission on Global Reconciliation seeks your input!
Deacon Carol Smith, chair of the diocesan Commission on Global Reconciliation has announced that the Commission is soliciting input from diocesan clergy and laity as they prepare to recommend distribution of the diocesan 0.7% Millennium Development Goal Funds. The amount in this year's diocesan budget is $5,752(plus $5,000 which pays partial salary of the Coordinator of The Haiti Project.)
The Commission will be meeting in July to consider the ideas received from members of the diocese, and will send its recommendations for distribution of the funds to The Executive Council for deliberation at its August meeting. For details on the Millennium Development Goal Fund and directions for submitting your input, please click HERE.
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One more time . . . THANK YOU for forwarding this newsletter to parishioners and others who may be interested and for sending YOUR news/events / photos to info@diomil.org ! See you next week! Sincerely, Barb
Barbara Klauber
Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee
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